Humble ISD Board of Trustees public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on December 21, 2023, primarily to discuss and take action on the employment status of the District's Internal General Counsel. After a closed session, the board voted to place Thomas Neumann on paid leave pending completion of ongoing Title IX matters and to redirect related communications to the law firm Walsh Gallegos. The motion carried 4-3.
- Motion to place Thomas Neumann on paid leave pending Title IX matters
- Directing internal general counsel to forward communications to Walsh Gallegos by Jan 2, 2024
- Directing internal general counsel and Shawn Faciane to forward correspondence to Craig Wood within 24 hours
- Vote: 4 yea (Scarfo, Parker, Kirchhofer, Grabowski), 3 nay (Dixon, Sitton, Holmes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023 School FIRST financial report, which shows a 'Superior' rating with a score of 98 out of 100. The board will also discuss whether to adopt a resolution on using chaplains under Senate Bill 763, and will consider personnel actions and consent agenda items including budget transfers.
- Public hearing on 2023 School FIRST financial report (Superior rating, 98/100)
- Discussion on adopting a resolution for chaplains under Senate Bill 763
- Approval of bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $1,167,481
- Approval of budgetary transfers and amendments totaling $1,900,241
- Termination of non-certified contract of Kristin Garcia
School Safety and Security Committee
The Humble ISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting to review the minutes from its August 4, 2023 meeting, discuss the TXSSC safety and security audit cycle and TEA audits, and preview school safety response training. The committee will also discuss building partnerships for an anti-vaping program. The agenda includes items that may be discussed in closed session under state law.
- Review of August 4, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review of TXSSC Safety and Security Audit Cycle/TEA Audits
- Anti-Vaping Program - building partnerships with supporting agencies
- Preview and discuss School Safety Response Training
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees met to approve several administrative and financial items. Key actions included approving the district's annual financial report and authorizing the issuance of Series 2024 unlimited tax school building bonds.
- Authorization of Series 2024 unlimited tax school building bonds not to exceed $150,000,000
- Approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Independent Auditor's Report for the year ended June 30, 2023
- Approval of personnel recommendations from closed session
- Approval of a student expulsion recommendation
- Approval of the proposed termination of non-certified contract for Kristin Garcia
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to receive a technology update regarding the 2022 Bond, data centers, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The meeting also includes a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding complaints and litigation involving an athletic director, the director of UIL, and the Board president.
- Technology update on 2022 Bond, Data Center, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity
- Closed session regarding complaints and litigation involving an athletic director, UIL director, and Board president
- Discussion and possible action regarding outside counsel
- Granting authority to Title IX coordinator Mari McGowan
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 17, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items including budget transfers, bond fund amendments, vendor approvals, and tax refunds, as well as hear public comments.
- Budgetary transfers and amendments totaling $2,847,743, including $1.6M for TIRZ North Playground and additional police positions
- Bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $735,394.07 across bond funds 633-640
- Approval of goods and services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approval of construction and construction-related purchases at or above $50,000
- Personnel recommendations and student expulsions from closed session
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and take possible action on complaints involving an athletic director, the director of UIL, and the Board president. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel on these matters, then reconvene for public comment and action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Closed session to consult legal counsel on complaints involving an athletic director, the director of UIL, and the Board president
- Possible action on personnel recommendations related to those complaints
- Public comment period with sign-up deadline of 12:00 p.m. on October 9, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a change order for the Kingwood High School and Kingwood Park High School new gyms and CTE additions, increasing the contract with Flintco LLC by $229,422.48 to a total of $23,753,427.12. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters, and may take action on personnel recommendations afterward. Public comment is allowed in person with sign-up required by September 25.
- Change Order No. 3 for KHS & KPHS New Gyms & CTE Additions: increase contract by $229,422.48 to $23,753,427.12, funded by TIRZ
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code sections 551.074, 551.071, 551.082, 551.072, 551.076, 551.089
- Action on personnel recommendations from closed session
- Public comment sign-up deadline: 4:00 p.m. Monday, September 25, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving personnel recommendations from closed session, minutes from prior meetings, and a consent agenda with several financial items. The most significant actions are approving $18,053,777 in budgetary transfers and amendments, and $748,559.49 in bond fund transfers and amendments for capital projects. The board will also approve a list of vendors for goods and services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually, and approve tax refunds totaling $34,168.95.
- Approve $18,053,777 in budgetary transfers including encumbrance carry-forward, medical claim transfer, and funds for band needs, classroom furniture, and a grant match
- Approve $748,559.49 in bond fund transfers and amendments for projects like SCHS Classroom Additions ($12.5M), Middle School #11 ($2.795M), and Ross Sterling MS Replacement ($3.095M)
- Approve personnel recommendations from closed session
- Approve tax refunds totaling $34,168.95
- Approve vendor list for contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
District Decision Making Committee Meeting
The District Decision Making Committee will meet virtually to discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the District of Innovation (DOI) plan and the District Improvement Plan. The meeting is open to the public, but only committee members can participate and vote. Community members can access the proposed amendments and improvement plan on the district website.
- Vote on proposed District of Innovation amendments
- Discussion of District Improvement Plan
- Virtual meeting via Zoom
- Contact: Melissa Hayhurst for DOI questions
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on August 11, 2023, primarily to act on a recommendation from a closed session regarding a personnel matter. The board voted to adopt the hearing examiner's order in TEA Docket No 060-LH-05-2023, Humble ISD v. Q. Tatum, which found no jurisdiction and terminated Ms. Tatum's employment. The meeting also included public comment and procedural items.
- Adopted hearing examiner's order in TEA Docket No 060-LH-05-2023, Humble ISD v. Q. Tatum, terminating Ms. Tatum's employment
- Closed session under Section 551.074 for personnel matters and Section 551.071 for attorney consultation
- Public comment allowed with time limits based on number of speakers
- Motion by Chris Parker, second by Ken Kirchhofer; carried unanimously
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on August 8, 2023, starting with a closed session to discuss personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters. In open session, the board unanimously approved personnel recommendations, a student expulsion, and upheld an administration decision on a Level 3 grievance. The board also approved a consent agenda covering contracts, bond fund transfers, and other routine items.
- Approved personnel recommendations as presented in closed session with addendum
- Approved student expulsion recommendation
- Upheld administration's decision on Level 3 parent complaint appeal under Board Policy FNG
- Approved consent agenda including goods/services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approved bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $611,778.40
School Safety and Security Committee
The Humble ISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss school safety matters. The agenda includes reviewing the minutes from the May 17 meeting, a train derailment appendix, AED placement at North Belt Elementary, and first responder visits to campuses. The committee may also enter closed session to discuss security details.
- Review of May 17, 2023 meeting minutes
- Review of train derailment appendix
- North Belt Elementary STB and AED placement
- First responder visits to campuses
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting on August 1, 2023, primarily to enter closed session to consult with legal counsel about complaints involving an athletic director, the director of UIL, and the Board president. After reconvening, the board voted unanimously to proceed with actions discussed in closed session, including personnel recommendations. Public comment was allowed in person, with speakers limited to three minutes.
- Closed session to discuss complaints involving athletic director, UIL director, and Board president
- Action on personnel recommendations following closed session
- Motion to proceed with closed-session items carried unanimously (7 yeas)
- Public comment period with online sign-up required by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on July 18, 2023, covering routine business and several significant financial approvals. The board unanimously approved personnel recommendations from closed session, a consent agenda including $8.5 million in general fund budget transfers, and $516,266.95 in bond fund transfers. The agenda also included public comment and recognitions.
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session (motion carried unanimously).
- Approved $8,533,123 in general fund budgetary transfers and amendments, decreasing the unassigned fund balance.
- Approved $516,266.95 in bond fund transfers and amendments across multiple bond funds.
- Approved consent agenda including contracts for goods/services over $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually.
- Approved 2023-2024 construction and construction-related purchases at or above $50,000.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on July 7, 2023, starting with a closed session at 5:00 p.m. and an open session at 6:00 p.m. The board will discuss personnel matters, legal consultation, student discipline, real estate, and security issues in closed session, then reconvene to consider action on items from that session, including personnel recommendations. Public comment is limited to agenda items and requires advance sign-up by 4:00 p.m. on July 6.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.074, 551.071, 551.082, 551.072, 551.076, 551.089
- Possible action on pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offer
- Personnel recommendations action item
- Public comment sign-up deadline: 4:00 p.m. July 6, 2023
- Meeting at Humble ISD Boardroom, 20200 Eastway Village Drive, Humble, TX
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting that included a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget, followed by adoption of the budget and the 2023-2024 compensation plan. The board also approved personnel recommendations from closed session and consent agenda items including budgetary transfers and a policy revision.
- Approved 2023-2024 budget for General Fund, National School Breakfast and Lunch Program Fund, and Debt Service Fund
- Approved 2023-2024 Compensation Plan with 3% average pay increase for teachers and midpoint staff; starting teacher pay raised to $63,700
- Approved $3,001,100 in budgetary transfers and amendments for year-end realignment and GASB compliance
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
- Revised Board Operating Procedures and Policy BDAA to include Parliamentarian in officer rotation
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters, followed by public comment and action items. The board will elect officers, approve personnel recommendations, and consider consent agenda items including bond fund transfers and budgetary amendments. The meeting includes procedural items like the pledge, recognitions, and board committee updates.
- Approved revision of Board Operating Procedures to allow all trustees to be eligible for Board President, and elected Robert Scarfo as Board President (motion carried 6-1).
- Approved selection of Chris Parker as Vice President, Ken Kirchhofer as Secretary, and Robert Sitton as Parliamentarian for a one-year term.
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session with addendum.
- Approved bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $960,665.39 across bond funds 633-640, including increases for interest earnings and reallocations for projects like North Belt Elementary Replacement and AHS Classroom Addition.
- Approved budgetary transfers and amendments of $1,120,747.00.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting and budget workshop on May 23, 2023. The board approved personnel recommendations from closed session, a consent agenda including vendor contract lists for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, an interlocal agreement, and a $299,100.03 change order for middle school locker room renovations. The board also discussed the budget, employee compensation, and board procedures.
- Approved $299,100.03 change order for MS Locker Rooms Additions & Renovations, total contract $6,259,100.03
- Approved CH listing of vendors for goods/services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
- Authorized interlocal agreement with another governmental entity
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session
- Discussed budget workshop and employee compensation plan highlights
School Safety and Security Committee
The Humble ISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting to review the December 14, 2022 meeting minutes and the Texas School Safety Center (TXSSC) safety and security audit cycle. The committee may enter closed session to discuss security devices or audits as permitted by state law. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Review of December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review of TXSSC safety and security audit cycle
- Possible closed session under Texas Government Code 551.076 and 551.089
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a special meeting that included a budget workshop and a closed session. The board approved personnel recommendations from closed session and a consent agenda covering vendor contracts for goods, services, and instructional materials. The meeting also included public comment and discussion of future business topics.
- Approved personnel recommendations as presented in closed session, with addendum (motion carried 6-0, Marques Holmes not present).
- Approved consent agenda items 5B-5D: vendor lists for educational subscriptions/software (RFP#2021-007R), educational service consultants (RFP#2021-006R), and miscellaneous instructional materials (RFP#2022-101).
- Approved CH (LOCAL) listing of vendors for goods/services exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually for 2022-2023 fiscal year.
- Held a budget workshop as an information item.
- Public comment limited to one minute per speaker; sign-up required by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on March 21, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters. In open session, the board unanimously approved personnel recommendations and a student expulsion from closed session, plus a consent agenda covering contracts, bond fund transfers, and budget amendments. The meeting also included public comment, recognitions, and reports from board committees and the superintendent.
- Approved personnel recommendations and a student expulsion from closed session
- Approved goods and services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approved $784,901.66 in bond fund transfers and amendments
- Approved $3,175,000 in general fund budgetary transfers, including $3,000,000 for medical claims
- Approved $11,541.24 in tax refunds
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
This is a special meeting of the Humble ISD Board of Trustees, held for discussion only; no action will be taken. The main item is an information presentation on College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), covering how students choose their future paths and available opportunities. Public comment is allowed, with sign-up required by noon the day before.
- Discussion of College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) with Personalized Student Success Division and Accountability Department
- Public comment period (1 minute per speaker, sign-up by 12:00 p.m. Feb 22)
- Meeting held at James D. Eggers Instructional Support Center, 4810 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood, TX
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters. In open session, the board will vote on consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, vendor contracts over $50,000, bond fund transfers totaling $526,564.81, and $4.2 million in budget amendments. Public comment is limited to one minute per speaker for agenda items.
- Approved personnel recommendations from closed session (motion carried, Sitton abstained)
- Approved consent agenda including vendor contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Approved $526,564.81 in bond fund transfers and amendments across funds 633-640
- Approved $4.2 million in budget transfers, including $3 million for medical claims and $1.2 million for food program
- Approved tax refunds totaling $8,721.55
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and security matters, followed by a public session. The board will vote on consent agenda items including bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $9,861,327.72, a $445,000 decrease in the National School Breakfast & Lunch Restricted Fund for technology and furniture, approval of contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually, and tax refunds of $16,228.81. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, recognitions, and public comments.
- Bond fund transfers and amendments totaling $9,861,327.72, including $11.2M increase for Middle School #11
- Budgetary transfers including $445,000 decrease in National School Breakfast & Lunch Restricted Fund for technology and furniture
- Approval of goods and services contracts exceeding $50,000 aggregate or $25,000 individually
- Tax refunds totaling $16,228.81
- Personnel recommendations and Level 3 employee grievance appeal from closed session